English Reference
Word noun

internship

n.
US /ˈɪntɝnˌʃɪp/ UK /ɪntˈɜːnʃɪp/ in·tern·ship UK spelling internships
Definition
  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    a temporary job for a student or new worker to learn about a profession.

    a temporary position within an organisation, often unpaid or low-paid, designed to provide practical training for students or recent graduates.

    Simple

    “She spent her summer doing an internship at a local law firm to see if she liked the work.”

    In context

    “The candidate's resume was bolstered by a prestigious six-month internship at a leading architectural firm in London.”

    Usage

    Often used with the verbs 'do', 'complete', or 'undertake'.

    Teacher's tip

    In British English, this is often called a 'placement' or 'work experience' depending on the duration and the student's age.

    Synonyms
    placementtraineeshipwork experience

Usage internships designed

Etymology

From intern + -ship.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated